February 24 Update from Eliana Maxim
Seattle Presbytery
“There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, heart that devises wicked plans, feet that hurry to run to evil, a lying witness who testifies falsely, and one who sows discord amongst siblings.” (Proverbs 6:16-19) *emphasis mine
Dear friends,
The heaviness of the world never seems as heavy as when it groans with the violence and destruction of war. Today our social media feeds, radio waves, and news bulletins are filled with the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Scripture reminds us that all those things that diminish humanity, bring hurt and destruction, all grieve God and are the true abominations among us.
I know you and your congregations will join the millions of voices around the world praying for peace, not just in Ukraine, but in Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria, and so many other countries. And may each of our churches be aware of community needs of our refugee and immigrant siblings around us who must bear this grief and fear far from home.
We share this prayer from the PCUSA:
In grace and most of all peace,
Rev. Eliana Maxim
Co-Executive Presbyter